Landfill & Road Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Santa Fe Springs; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Dougherty County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment for grounds, buildings, and road maintenance. The role involves loading, compacting, and moving dirt, and may include hauling solid waste and performing basic equipment maintenance.

The position requires careful inspection of equipment before use, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work under supervision while following established procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Two years of experience operating heavy equipment or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and trucks for grounds, buildings and roads maintenance.
• Inspect equipment before use and perform basic maintenance as needed.
• Load, compact, and bury dirt at landfill, and haul solid waste as required.
• Construct and maintain roads and perform related construction tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Bulldozer

Dump truck

Drag-line crane

Track loader

Job description

Dougherty County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment for grounds, buildings, and road maintenance. The role involves loading, compacting, and moving dirt, and may include hauling solid waste and performing basic equipment maintenance.

The position requires careful inspection of equipment before use, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work under supervision while following established procedures.